Ideas for Themed Birthday Parties to Inspire Your Celebration


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Looking to add a touch of magic to your next birthday celebration? Dive into the world of themed birthday parties for endless inspiration and unforgettable memories! Whether you're planning a bash for yourself or a loved one, themed parties offer the perfect opportunity to transform any gathering into a whimsical adventure tailored to your interests and passions. In this two volume work, we present you with 100 exciting and creative ideas, presented in two parts, Volume One and Volume Two, for themed birthday parties that are sure to inspire and elevate your next celebration. Whether you're planning a party for a child, a teenager, or an adult, there's something for everyone on this list. From whimsical fairy tales to thrilling adventures, elegant masquerades to immersive cultural experiences, we've curated a diverse range of themes to spark your imagination and help you create an extraordinary celebration. Movie Night Extravaganza: Roll out the red carpet and turn your living room into a mini movie theater for a Hollywood-inspired bash. Guests can come dressed as their favorite movie characters, and you can screen classic films or host a movie marathon featuring all-time favorites. Under the Sea Adventure: Dive deep into the depths of the ocean with an under the sea-themed birthday party. Transform your space into an underwater wonderland with shimmering blue decorations, mermaid tails, and colorful sea creatures. Serve seafood delicacies and ocean-inspired treats for a truly immersive experience. Gatsby Glamour Soiree: Step back in time to the roaring '20s with a Gatsby-inspired birthday bash. Deck out your venue in art deco decor, don your finest flapper attire, and indulge in decadent cocktails and jazz music reminiscent of the prohibition era. Enchanted Garden Party: Create a magical oasis in your backyard with an enchanted garden-themed birthday party. Adorn your space with fairy lights, floral arrangements, and whimsical decor inspired by nature. Invite guests to dress as woodland creatures or fairytale characters for an ethereal celebration. Carnival Spectacular: Bring the excitement of the carnival to your birthday bash with a colorful and lively carnival-themed party. Set up carnival games, popcorn machines, and cotton candy stands for a fun-filled extravaganza. Don't forget to provide plenty of prizes for your guests to win! Superhero Showdown: Channel your inner superhero with an action-packed superhero-themed birthday party. Encourage guests to come dressed as their favorite heroes or villains, and set up fun activities like obstacle courses and superhero training sessions. Serve up heroic snacks and treats to keep your guests fueled for adventure. Outer Space Odyssey: Blast off into the cosmos with an out-of-this-world space-themed birthday party. Deck out your venue with glowing stars, planets, and space-themed decorations. Guests can come dressed as astronauts or aliens, and you can serve cosmic cocktails and celestial snacks for an intergalactic experience. Mystical Masquerade Ball: Step into a world of mystery and intrigue with a mystical masquerade ball-themed birthday party. Encourage guests to don masks and elegant attire for an evening of enchantment and glamour. Create an atmosphere of magic with candlelit ambiance, live music, and decadent desserts fit for royalty. No matter what theme you choose, themed birthday parties offer endless opportunities for creativity, imagination, and fun. So pick a theme that speaks to you and let your imagination run wild as you plan the celebration of a lifetime!"




Kara's Party Ideas


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Presents a guide to planning the perfect party, with tips and ideas for party themes and decorations, including an elephant baby shower, a circus train birthday party, and a hot air balloon party.




Pizzazzerie


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From the founder of the eponymous party-planning website, a guide to creating exceptional celebrations that will inspire any host. Tablescapes, tips, DIY party crafts, beautiful color photos, and more than 50 never-before-seen recipes, in an easy-to-follow format. Beginner hosts will find tons of tips and how-tos, as they’re walked through practical steps to creating fabulous parties on a realistic budget. The seasoned host will discover unique details and new recipes to enhance their tablescapes all year long. Follow one party to a tee, or mix-and-match elements to create a unique affair all your own. Courtney Dial Whitmore provides instructions for more than a dozen occasions (from simple backyard gatherings to special celebrations), each complemented with full tablescape details; decor tips; and recipes for each party covering appetizers, desserts, and drinks. Ring in the new year with a glitzy New Year's Day Brunch; savor a bit of Parisian culture with a Crêpe Cake and Sparkling Raspberry Cocktails; enjoy Spinach Tea Sandwiches and Lavender Fizz Cocktails at a Jane Austen–inspired Book Club Gathering; celebrate your favorite guy with Bacon and Pecan S'mores and Sriracha and Bourbon Wings; and don your best black-and-white apparel to enjoy Red Velvet Brownie Truffle Cakes and White Chocolate Martinis at a Black and White Masquerade Party. These are just a few of the ideas you'll find in Pizzazzerie: Entertain in Style. “Courtney covers every detail, and breaks them down to make entertaining easy. With so many creative ideas, you’ll want to start celebrating half birthdays, too!” —Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, editor-at-large, Southern Living “Festive, bright, and cheerful…full of ideas and passionate about the details.” —Tara Guerard, owner/creative director, Soiree




If I Could Keep You Little...


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If I Could Keep You Little speaks straight to your heart, illuminating the tender balance between letting your child grow up and savoring the beauty of right now. Perfect for Valentine's Day gifts, your family library, or storytime read-alouds for any day of the year. If I could keep you little, I'd keep you close to me. But then I'd miss you growing into who you're meant to be! Marianne Richmond is a bestselling author and artist who has touched the lives of millions for more than two decades by creating books that celebrate the love of family.




Oh, the Places You'll Go!


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Dr. Seuss’s wonderfully wise Oh, the Places You’ll Go! celebrates all of our special milestones—from graduations to birthdays and beyond! “[A] book that has proved to be popular for graduates of all ages since it was first published.”—The New York Times From soaring to high heights and seeing great sights to being left in a Lurch on a prickle-ly perch, Dr. Seuss addresses life’s ups and downs with his trademark humorous verse and whimsical illustrations. The inspiring and timeless message encourages readers to find the success that lies within, no matter what challenges they face. A perennial favorite for anyone starting a new phase in their life!




Inside Out Read-Along Storybook


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Jump inside Riley's mind and get to know the Emotions who know her best: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust. Relive all of the adventure from the Disney*Pixar film, Inside Out, with this storybook that includes word-for-word narration, thrilling sound effects, and original character voices from the movie!




French Country Cottage Inspired Gatherings


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Entertaining starts with setting a fabulous table. In Courtney Allison’s signature French Country Cottage style, she showcases a myriad of romantic table settings for every occasion. Courtney provides the styling expertise to host your own French Country Cottage–inspired gathering, whether in the backyard, at the beach, under an old oak tree, or in a country barn. A simple picnic; coffee by the lake; a cheese board for friends outdoors; a bistro table for two; a long table for a formal meal—each setting exhibiting Allison’s dreamy style for you to emulate. The pièce de résistance in every venue, any setting, is the gorgeous arrangements of seasonal flowers; Courtney’s bouquets will take your breath away from spring to fall, for outdoors and inside.




The Simple Bites Kitchen


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National Winner for Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2017 - Family Books Winner of the 2018 Taste Canada Awards - General Cookbooks, Silver Delicious, wholesome family-friendly recipes from the creator of the award-winning Simple Bites blog Toasty warm in the winter and cool in the summer, Aimée’s comfortable kitchen is a place where the family gathers, cooks together, and celebrates everyday life. In The Simple Bites Kitchen, she brings her love of whole foods to the table and shares heart-warming kitchen stories and recipes that are nutritious, fairly simple to make, and utterly delicious. Aimée knows the challenges that come with feeding a family and tackles them head on by providing lunchbox inspiration, supper solutions and healthy snack options. Aimée’s collection of 100 wholesome recipes draws on her experience as a mom and a seasoned cook and is brimming with fresh ingredients and simple instructions so that you can cook with confidence knowing you’re providing your family with healthy and great-tasting meals. You and your family will enjoy recipes from Overnight Spiced Stollen Swirl Buns and Maple-Roasted Pears with Granola for breakfast, Tequila-Lime Barbecue Chicken and Strawberry Rhubarb Pie for a fresh air feast, garden-inspired recipes like Harvest Corn Chowder and Lentil Cottage Pie with Rutabaga Mash, and family dinner favourites like Roast Chicken with Bay Leaf and Barley and Cranberry-Glazed Turkey Meatloaf with Baked Sweet Potatoes. Filled with beautiful photography, The Simple Bites Kitchen also includes recipes to keep your preserves pantry well-stocked all year, tips, simple tutorials and inspiration and ideas for homespun hospitality.




The Grandpa Book


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Presents the different ways grandfathers show their grandchildren love, from putting extra marshmallows in hot chocolate to sending cards and telling stories.




Everything Goes: On Land


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Cars and trucks and bikes and trains! Rvs and construction vehicles too! Everything goes Ride along with Henry and his dad as they visit the big city and check out all the amazing vehicles around them. Full of mini-story lines, endless seek-and-find activities, and hundreds of funny details, Everything Goes: On Land is an interactive book that provides hours of fun!